Crime Rate in Spalding Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Spalding Castle

The total recorded crimes in Spalding Castle, South Holland, UK in February 2026 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Spalding Castle crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Spalding Castle, encompassing approximately 6,314 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Spalding Castle Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hall Place with total crimes: 12
  • New Road with total crimes: 6
  • Glenn Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is Spalding Castle?

To understand the safety of Spalding Castle, we need to analyze Spalding Castle crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Holland:

    • In 2024, Spalding Castle reported a higher crime volume than the South Holland average, with 950 crimes compared to 431. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Spalding Castle witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the South Holland.

    • In 2023, Spalding Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Holland average, with 800 crimes compared to 328. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Spalding Castle witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the South Holland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Holland, Spalding Castle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Spalding Castle Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Spalding Castle crimes were 950. The crime rate of Spalding Castle in 2024 was 150.45 (year) or 12.54 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the South Holland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Spalding Castle were around 800 crimes with yearly crime rate of 126.69 (year) or 10.56 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the South Holland.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Spalding Castle)CrimesRank (Spalding Castle)CrimesRank (Spalding Castle)
Spalding St Paul'sNA NA672 2549 2
Holbeach TownNA NA663 3513 3
Pinchbeck and SurfleetNA NA544 6492 4
Spalding St John'sNA NA565 4421 5
Sutton BridgeNA NA561 5338 9
Long SuttonNA NA473 8417 6
Crowland and Deeping St NicholasNA NA495 7361 7
Donington, Quadring and GosbertonNA NA437 11344 8
Spalding St Mary'sNA NA460 9314 10
Spalding Monks HouseNA NA440 10286 12
Moulton, Weston and CowbitNA NA345 13289 11
Whaplode and Holbeach St John'sNA NA398 12219 13
Spalding WygateNA NA222 14187 14
The SaintsNA NA119 16118 15
FleetNA NA179 1585 17
GedneyNA NA118 1790 16
Holbeach HurnNA NA117 1875 18

Spalding Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202613
December 202513
November 202515
October 202512
September 202519
August 202514
July 20259
June 202514
May 202514
April 202510
March 202516
February 202516

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20258
November 20253
October 20255
September 20254
August 20257
July 20254
June 20252
May 20258
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202618
December 202527
November 202523
October 202531
September 202525
August 202513
July 202524
June 202520
May 202512
April 20256
March 202518
February 202516

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 20253
November 20252
October 20254
September 20258
August 20258
July 20258
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20268
December 20256
November 20256
October 202512
September 20256
August 20255
July 202510
June 20258
May 202512
April 202519
March 202513
February 202514

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20254
July 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20254
November 20258
October 20256
September 20252
August 20255
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20254
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20253

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Spalding Castle in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Spalding Castle postcode area is presented below.

1. Hall Place (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. New Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
3. Glenn Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. The Green (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Swan Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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